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Web-Based Proposal System helps Client Scale their Offering - Design We worked closely with client to ensure top-notch, high-glass UX/UI design appropriate for the clients and stakeholders in the industry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611a6d6121ff1e7d1ea8dd63/43dabba1-b860-4045-b402-9cbe701435dc/retail-analytics-operation-in-cloud.jpeg Case Studies - Web-Based Proposal System helps Client Scale their Offering - Cloud Deployment The solution has been released and operationalized in a container-based, in-the-Cloud deployment profile. This profile is highly reliable and available. Furthermore, it allows for relatively low-cost of delivery business value. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611a6d6121ff1e7d1ea8dd63/2cadfb1a-42f8-45aa-814c-6d20064158fb/high-tech-proposal-building-platform.jpg Case Studies - Web-Based Proposal System helps Client Scale their Offering - Architecture A high performance, data access API written in Go Lang. Base-backed web-application in 3 layers: persistent storage, backend service and a user-facing Frontend application. Persistent Storage: a relational database (Postgres). Backend Service: The backend service enables access to proposal templates and proposal data. Frontend Application: the in-browser app for viewing proposals. https://www.askintegral.com/case-studies/retail-sales-analytics monthly 0.5 2022-06-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611a6d6121ff1e7d1ea8dd63/c9a7f23b-f58c-4213-94fa-51206b1e092f/retail-analytics-tech-architecture.jpeg Case Studies - Retail Data Analytics Platform for Brand and Marketing Professionals - Architecture A database-backed web-application in 3 layers: persistent storage, backend service and a user-facing Frontend application. Persistent Storage: The point-of-sales data, user-management and campaign organization data is stored in a managed-service relational database. Backend Service: The backend service enables access to application data. It also contains the AI/Analytics module. The backend service provides a REST API for the Frontend app to enable users to view and interact with the system. Additionally, the Backend service provides a functional user-interface for administration of data within the system. Frontend Application: the in-browser app for Brand Managers to set-up and analyze their campaigns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611a6d6121ff1e7d1ea8dd63/43dabba1-b860-4045-b402-9cbe701435dc/retail-analytics-operation-in-cloud.jpeg Case Studies - Retail Data Analytics Platform for Brand and Marketing Professionals - Cloud Deployment The solution has been released and operationalized in a container-based, in-the-Cloud deployment profile. This profile is highly reliable and available. Furthermore, it allows for relatively low-cost of delivery business value. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611a6d6121ff1e7d1ea8dd63/750bbc89-300a-4425-9370-dbdec14b16ed/retail-analytics-roi-dashboard.jpg Case Studies - Retail Data Analytics Platform for Brand and Marketing Professionals - Design We worked closely with client to ensure top-notch UX/UI design appropriate for the consumer marketing industry. https://www.askintegral.com/case-studies/shipping-and-production-scheduling monthly 0.5 2022-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611a6d6121ff1e7d1ea8dd63/0945a0ed-f88c-42dc-9a46-6b5afa0fdaac/shipping-calendar-erp-info.jpg Case Studies - Extensible Scheduling Solution for Manufacturing - Integration with ERP, Accounting and other systems By virtue of being connected to other systems, users and management can get real-time updates and reporting as the schedule evolves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611a6d6121ff1e7d1ea8dd63/1cbf0e9d-4864-447f-8a2a-ea5ca815e237/shipping-calendar-email-alert.jpg Case Studies - Extensible Scheduling Solution for Manufacturing - Extensibility and Email notifications The solution enables real-time updates to be shared with multiple colleagues (and clients), resulting in increased efficiency and transparency in communications. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611a6d6121ff1e7d1ea8dd63/650f118b-4eda-433a-8bda-81cb87d9b9c6/shipping-calendar.jpg Case Studies - Extensible Scheduling Solution for Manufacturing - Ease-of-use The system’s modern user-interface allows schedulers to add items (shipment, production-start appointment, installation appointment, etc) via drag-and-drop from a convenient “backlog” of items ready and prioritized to be scheduled. https://www.askintegral.com/case-studies/category/manufacturing monthly 0.5 https://www.askintegral.com/case-studies/category/scheduling monthly 0.5 https://www.askintegral.com/home1 daily 1.0 2025-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611a6d6121ff1e7d1ea8dd63/1629130828509-7WSU3MR09A526V48JYZK/juan-rojas-VlWK2bguG_Q-unsplash.jpg Home Why Choose Integral Software Consulting? Industry Focus: Our deep understanding of various industries allows us to identify opportunities for process improvement and technology integration that drive growth and profitability. Local Presence: We take pride in our Canada-based consultants, who provide personalized service and on-site support to clients in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond. Proven Success: Our track record of successful projects showcases our ability to develop innovative solutions that address our clients' specific needs. https://www.askintegral.com/sahand daily 0.75 2023-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/611a6d6121ff1e7d1ea8dd63/f30f7f30-c768-4821-bb6c-b156e2412e27/profile-sahand-sojoodi.jpg Sahand Sojoodi - Sahand Sojoodi Sahand Sojoodi is a technology entrepreneur with a multitude of experiences founding and leading software product teams. 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